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Lauren

WEBINAR (7/10 & 7/11): Microsoft Dynamics 365 Virtual Training Day: Fundamentals (CRM)

Monday, July 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Register Here   Accelerate your learning credentials with an introduction to customer relationship management (CRM) at Dynamics 365 Virtual Training Day: Fundamentals (CRM) … Read more

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ROI from an ERP system
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Mike

Maximize Value in the ERP System Development Process

Maximize Value in the ERP System Development Process Everyone loves a good value. It can be so satisfying to get two avocados for the price of one or to take your child to the museum for free with the purchase of an adult admission. But arguably even more gratifying is garnering an above-and-beyond return on … Read more

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Lauren

WEBINAR (6/20): Making Modern Retail Operations Seamless with Acumatica

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (PDT) Register Here   Today’s customers expect to easily make purchases through different channels-online, in-store, and via mobile apps. The sales channel landscape is always evolving and managing it may feel chaotic. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Acumatica Retail-Commerce Edition is a must-have … Read more

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WEBINAR (6/21): Revolutionize your Manufacturing Process with Acumatica

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (PDT) Register Here   Looking to streamline operations and make your manufacturing business more efficient? Then say “goodbye” to limited, disconnected systems-and “hello” to Acumatica. In this webinar you will explore Acumatica Manufacturing Edition’s powerful features, including: Dynamics and customizable dashboards, packed with the manufacturing tools … Read more

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WEBINAR (7/13): From Chaos to Control with Advanced Document Management Integrated with Dynamics ERP

Wednesday, July 13, 2023 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT) Register Here   Ready to go paperless?  Eliminate those paper-based bottlenecks with DocLink’s Document Management for Dynamics. See how DocLink by Altec extends the functionality of Dynamics to automate document-intensive processes in any department in your organization. Do you have: a solid accounting process – … Read more

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Lauren

WEBINAR (7/19): From Chaos to Control with Advanced Document Management Integrated with Acumatica

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (CDT) Register Here Ready to go paperless?  Eliminate those paper-based bottlenecks with DocLink’s Document Management for Acumatica. See how DocLink by Altec extends the functionality of Acumatica to automate document-intensive processes in any department in your organization. Do you have: a solid accounting process – know … Read more

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a checklist for choosing an ERP system
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Jason

Choosing Between ERP Systems Guide | Crestwood Associates

How to Choose Between Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Your spreadsheets are in shambles. Your documents are in disarray. Your accounting is atrocious. Your customer service is crumbling.  It’s definitely time for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Now the question is, with so many types of enterprise resource planning systems to choose from, which one?  … Read more

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Acumatica 2023 R1 | Features & Improvements in Latest Update

Top Features & Improvements in the Latest Acumatica 2023 R1 Update Acumatica, the cloud-based ERP system, has released its latest version, Acumatica 2023 R1, with several new features and improvements. This new version is designed to make business management more efficient and effective, and to help users streamline their processes and improve their bottom line.  … Read more

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RECORDED WEBINAR: Inside Acumatica Cloud ERP: Empower Users with Exceptional Usability

Register OnDemand   Are you struggling with outdated tools and disconnected systems that hinder business growth? Are you ready to ditch that struggle for something better? Then, look no further than Acumatica Cloud ERP! Acumatica’s scalable, user-friendly platform will empower your teams with exceptional cloud and mobile usability and access to companywide data anytime, anywhere. … Read more

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RECORDED WEBINAR: Tips & Tricks: Manufacturing Edition for Acumatica

Register OnDemand   Acumatica is user friendly and intuitive, but there are ingenious processes to upgrade your experience. In this webinar, the Manufacturing Edition team will review tips and tricks that will help you save time and use Acumatica Manufacturing Edition more effectively. We will uncover tips related to: Independent vs Dependent Demand MRP Goals … Read more

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RECORDED WEBINAR: Why Acumatica Cloud ERP Outperforms Sage Construction

Register OnDemand   When searching for a new ERP System, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That is why Acumatica is here to help. Analyzing traditional (legacy) ERP providers and leading Cloud ERP providers (like Acumatica) presents challenges in comparing the essential criteria that will help you determine which solutions fits your needs better. In this … Read more

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RECORDED WEBINAR: Building a Solid Foundation for your Construction Business with Acumatica

Register ONDEMAND   Manually tracking construction project costs and requirements while maintaining supporting documents can get out of control. However, tedious tasks no longer have to be part of your everyday workflow. Join us to learn how to keep projects on track and drive business growth with easy-to-use cloud construction software that puts managers, supervisors, … Read more

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Standardizing Bank Reconciliation in North America for Microsoft Dynamics 365

Business value Bank reconciliation in North American versions is now done through the standard Bank Reconciliation page, which has been improved to support the same tasks as the Bank Rec. Worksheet did in those versions. The Bank Rec. Worksheet page that was specific to North American versions will be removed in April 2023. Feature details … Read more

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1
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Stephanie

What’s New and Planned for Dynamics 365 Business Central

Crestwood Associates is looking forward to delivering the latest solutions to our clients from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1. The latest features will add immediate value to your ERP functionality. Upgrades include: Improved Business Central integration with Power Platform to increase productivity. Application features are added to increase productivity, create better overviews and … Read more

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RECORDED WEBINAR: Microsoft Business Applications Launch Event

Watch OnDemand Join Microsoft for an in-depth look into the latest updates across Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform that are helping businesses overcome their biggest challenges today. Find out about new features, capabilities, and best practices for connecting data to deliver exceptional customer experiences, collaborating and creating using AI-powered capabilities, and driving productivity … Read more

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What is an ERP system? [Infographic]

ERP systems enable businesses to manage day-to-day activities through centralized and secure data. Think of it as bringing all users of the software under one roof so that everyone from the CFO to the human resources team are is unified through common processes, connectivity and insight into centralized information. We broke it out into a … Read more

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budget for erp implementation
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How do I Budget for an ERP Implementation?

When researching any business purchase, price is an important factor. But some investments are difficult to quantify with an exact dollar amount. More importantly, in the business world, cost is not directly related to value. Think of some high-priced executive salaries or inflated costs of luxury cars. Are they worth it? Maybe, maybe not.  When … Read more

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